Best Southern Okra And Tomatoes Recipes

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Provided by Donna Brown

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh okra, tops removed and okra sliced (frozen okra just isn't the same)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes, peel and dice 4 or 5 tomatoes, depending on size and the amount you desire in your dish)
1 c chicken broth
2 clove garlic, sliced thin or minced
2 leeks or green onions, sliced thin
1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes, depending on taste
1 Tbsp old bay seasoning, or use your favorite cajun-style seasoning
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to your taste
cooked rice (i use brown rice, but your preference)
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (evoo)

Steps:

1. Saute garlic, onions or leeks, and red pepper flakes in EVOO. Right before it begins to brown, add the tomatoes (with juice). Add broth, oregano, Old Bay and then the okra, add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well, cover, and simmer over med. heat about 10 minutes. Serve over hot rice. NOTE: This recipe is a bit spicy, so add red pepper flakes to your taste or omit them altogether, if you prefer.

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Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon, reserve drippings
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen okra, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can petit diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper

Steps:

Fry bacon and reserve 3 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
In a large saucepan, mix okra, tomatoes with juice, onion, sugar, salt and pepper. Add the 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Gently bring to a boil and turn heat down to slow simmer. Cover with lid and simmer for approximately 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Do not stir okra because it easily falls apart.
Pour into a serving bowl and add crumbled bacon on top.
Note: If using fresh okra, wash okra and cut off ends. Cut into 1 inch pieces. For fresh tomatoes, wash and core tomatoes. Cut into small pieces.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 722.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 4.6

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Provided by Lisa Johnson @georgiagirl48

Categories Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup(s) cut okra
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1/4 cup(s) chopped green pepper
3 tablespoon(s) butter or bacon fat
4 - quartered tomatoes peeled if desired
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper

Steps:

Saute okra, onion and green pepper in butter or bacon fat over low heat. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring as little as possible.